How many syllables in “maladministers”?
syllables in "maladministers"
Word details
Syllables
5
ma · lad · mi · ni · sters
Letters
14
m · a · l · a · d · m · i · n · i · s · t · e · r · s
Scrabble
19
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About the word “maladministers”
The word “maladministers” contains 5 syllables, divided as ma · lad · mi · ni · sters. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "maladministers" have?
"maladministers" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "maladministers" into syllables?
"maladministers" is divided into syllables as: ma · lad · mi · ni · sters.
What is the Scrabble score for "maladministers"?
The Scrabble score for "maladministers" is 19 points.
Using “maladministers” in writing
"maladministers" (ma · lad · mi · ni · sters) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “maladministers” is worth 19 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.